Ticket Information
Tickets are required for most ceremonies, including both University Commencement ceremonies. All graduating students who wish to participate in their respective University Commencement ceremony are required to register and to obtain guest tickets, if desired. Only graduating students are able to request tickets and they will receive regular emails from their individual school with information on how to do this.
Disability Services does not require special tickets to receive support. Columbia University is committed to making the events and activities of Commencement season accessible to all graduates and guests. Learn more about available accommodations and support.
Plan Your Visit
Below is a list of resources that should prove helpful when planning your visit to campus. You may also reference our FAQs. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Commencement Office.
* It's important to remember what to bring, but also think about what not to bring. Balloons, sky lanterns, and other celebratory embellishments such as large placards, signs, or flags are not permitted at Commencement events. We hope to work together as a community to reduce waste, avoid potential tree entanglements, and provide an unobstructed and positive experience for all our graduates and guests. Prohibited items include: outside food or drinks; glass bottles; pets or animals (certified service animals are allowed); clothing deemed obscene or offensive; weapons of any kind, firearms, and knives; laser pointers; pepper spray/mace; lighters or matches; balloons, signs, posters, banners, flyers, or any items that could obstruct the view of guests and graduates; flags or flag posts; amplified sound items and noisemaking devices including cowbells and airhorns; and any item that may interfere with and/or distract graduation speakers, graduates, or guests.
